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Dictionaryemphasize
verb

emphasize

To give something special attention or importance.

Our coach emphasizes the importance of teamwork before every game.

Etymology
emphasGreeksignificance; emphasis
+izeEnglishto make or apply

The Greek ancestor concerns making something apparent or significant in expression. The verb ending turns emphasis into an action: giving a point special prominence.

More examples

  • The report emphasizes the need for safer roads.
  • She emphasized her point by repeating the final sentence.
  • This course emphasizes practical skills rather than memorization.

Forms

emphasize · emphasizes · emphasized · emphasizing

emphasis noun — Special attention or importance given to something.

emphatic adjective — Expressing something with force and clarity.

Similar words

stress
Often conveys urgency or seriousness when highlighting something important.
highlight
Draws attention to a particular detail or feature.
underscore
Reinforces a point so its significance becomes clearer.